What: Acoustic Caffeine is the perfect musical buzz to complement your afternoon cup of coffee. Presented by Arts Brookfield, this free monthly music series features live performances from area musicians. Invigorate your day with warm coffee provided by Starbucks and inspiring sounds by musicians from Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

Who: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Tickets: Free and open to the public. All ages. Free coffee served from 1 to 2 p.m.

What: This two-day weekend event from Gary Richards — also known as DJ/producer Destructo — debuts at ROW DTLA featuring three stages of bass-throwing DJ sets, soulful R&B performances and hip-hop stars. The former site of a vast farmers market, ROW DTLA's industrial aura is offset by an abundance of shade-providing trees.

What: Arroyo Seco Weekend is SoCal's most family-friendly festival, with a covered tent of activities for kids, run by Pasadena's renowned Kidspace Museum. Staged amid the shady oaks and parkland of Brookside, next to the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium, it's a world-class culture event featuring three stages of live music along with the most sought-after dishes and award-winning restaurants the Los Angeles and Pasadena communities have to offer. On offer is a wide range of cuisine, from classic Italian dishes to authentic Mexican, Korean BBQ and gluten-free and vegan options celebrating Los Angeles' melting pot of a food scene, plus an extensive lineup of craft beers by Beer Belly and an incredible raw and natural wine list.

Know Before You Go: Venue opens at noon each day. All-ages (children 10 and under free). No seats — attendees may bring low-back chairs or blankets (70x80 inches or smaller) for use in designated areas only.

What: Bassrush, one of Insomniac's subbrands, focuses solely on bass music. The brand has evolved from its strictly drum 'n' bass roots in the '90s and early 2000s to include dubstep and other bass-oriented genres. The only goal of Bassrush is to provide a platform to showcase bass music the way it should be: with huge sound systems and minimal production.

What: A unique party thrown by L.A.-based band The Growlers, Beach Goth is renowned for its eccentric lineups and head-spinning stage shows. 2018's edition should be extra special, as it marks the fest's first time in Los Angeles. Previous editions have included a mix of rock, punk and hip-hop artists.

Who: The Growlers, The Voidz, Doug E. Fresh, Jonathan Richman, GWAR, King Yellowman & the Sagittarius Band, Distractor, Prophet, Midnight Sister and more to be announced.

What: Leading up to the BET Awards, there's a weekend full of events that brings together thousands of music lovers, jam-packed with performances from some of the world's biggest and brightest stars. This year, the fan-favorite BET Fan Fest will include a new celebrity dodgeball game, Acoustically Speaking concert, celebrity basketball game, Genius Talks, BETX House of Fashion and Beauty, Kicksperience and exclusive parties to show L.A. why the BET Awards are the biggest night in music.

Know Before You Go: A VIP package is the only way to see all three nights of shows at Staples Center as well as have exclusive access to the BET Experience at the L.A. Convention Center, and is the only way you can get tickets to the BET Awards at Microsoft Theater.

Know Before You Go: A ticket also allows attendees to visit the Broad's galleries. The June program will revolve around the new exhibition "A Journey That Wasn't," which explores artists' complex representations of time. The July program is inspired by the creative practice of Joseph Beuys. The August program celebrates the rich and varied culture of China through an abundance of artists and musicians working in a variety of styles. The September program revisits "A Journey That Wasn't," exploring how artists manipulate time through memory, appropriation and repetition.

Know Before You Go: Friday night (Oct. 5) will kick off the weekend with punk legend Billy Idol, comedian Bridget Everett, Mexrrissey and much more. An outdoor movie theater and many other surprises await campers — but camping space is limited, so act fast.

What: Brought to you by the Catalina Chamber of Commerce &Visitors Bureau, presented by Catalina Island Vacation Rentals and Catalina Island Real Estate, the Catalina Island Concert Series brings together locals and visitors for some of the greatest dance-along, sing-along, family-fun music in Southern California. The concert series takes place on Wrigley Stage, an outdoor performance venue in the heart of the quaint village of Avalon with the dramatic beauty of Avalon Harbor as its backdrop.

Who: June 23: Mick Adams and the Stones (aka The Xceptional Tribute to the Stones). July 28: SantanaWays (aka The Xceptional Tribute to Santana). Aug. 18: The Xceptional Tribute to ABBA.

Tickets: All of the Summer Concert Series performances are free and appropriate for all ages.

Know Before You Go: A beer garden for those over 21 will be available during each concert.

What: Southern California's massive cannabis-infused music and art festival returns for its fifth year, with A-list music acts, world-renowned street artists and the world's most celebrated hashmakers and glass blowers. Chalice has quickly grown into the world's largest glass, hash, art and music festival. The annual party is a summertime powerhouse and a vibrant, must-attend celebration of cannabis culture. More than 45,000 attendees are expected this year.

Tickets: $105 to -$115 per day or $165 per three-day pass; VIP passes are $165 to $185 per day or $325 for a three-day pass. Tickets and more information at ChaliceCalifornia.com.

Know Before You Go: With the recent arrival of legal adult-use cannabis in California, and with recreational marijuana sales now allowed inside some state fairgrounds, attendees at Chalice 2018 will be able to purchase and consume cannabis on-site. (Entrance will be restricted to those 21 or older.)

What: A fresh addition to the Bunker Hill scene, the monthly City Beats shows are curated by local radio personality Anthony Valadez. The series, which runs every second Wednesday June through October, provides a colorful, sonic snapshot of up-and-coming musicians. Genres include R&B, hip-hop, new jazz, Latin and indie, appealing to the eclectic palette and diverse backgrounds of L.A. music fans. Grab lunch, sit back and enjoy the show!

What: Returning once again to fill the streets of Echo Park with an eclectic mix of music and comedy, seasoned performers and emerging homegrown talent coming together to celebrate the spirit of music, art and local businesses in the community of Echo Park. Echo Park Rising showcases a wide variety of music throughout the neighborhood for all ages, all cultures and social backgrounds.

Who: Lineup TBA

Tickets: All free and all ages!

Know Before You Go: The festival will feature craft beer gardens, vendors and food trucks. All Echo Park shops and businesses will be open and welcoming all festival attendees to help celebrate the vibrant neighborhood.

THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET FREE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

When: Fridays, May 18 through Aug. 31

Where: The Original Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St., Fairfax District

Know Before You Go: The Friday Night Music Series at the Farmers Market is free and begins at 7 p.m. The grocers, restaurants, shops and bars are open for business throughout the concerts. Parking is free for 90 minutes with a Farmers Market validation, available with a purchase from any merchant; two-hour validation is offered from select market grocers. One hour free parking is available in the Grove parking structure. Complete series schedule available here.

What: Back by popular demand, the FIGat7th Downtown Festival will reignite the city this summer with eclectic sounds and tunes. Presented by Arts Brookfield, the festival kicks off June 1 and runs for 4 consecutive Fridays at FIGat7th. The outdoor plaza will be transformed into an intimate concert venue with performances by leading pop, rock, American roots, soul and alternative artists. FIGFest's unique lineup reflects the vibrant diversity of the city and the cultural and creative center that downtown L.A. has become Past festivals have featured The Internet, Anderson .Paak, KING, Superhumanoids, Soulection, Jose James, and The Belle Brigade. The FIGat7th Downtown Festival is free and open to the public as part of Arts Brookfield's continued effort to bring Brookfield's public spaces to life through visual and performing arts.

What: Fishfest is Southern California's premier one-day Christian music festival, bringing together 15,000-plus people each year for a day of music, encouragement and fun. Produced by Transparent Productions, this festival provides a place for the community to come together and worship at Honda Center with opportunities to participate in the outdoor festival area, play games, meet the best artists in Christian music, win prizes and more.

What: Gathering the brightest stars and up-and-comers in modern country music, Go Fest is a celebration of the genre from California's largest country radio station, Go Country 105. Two stages of live music, plus radio contests and local vendors.

What: Celebrating its 32nd year, Grand Performances aims to inspire community, celebrate diversity, and unite Los Angeles through free access to global performing arts. Grand Performances presents high-quality music, dance, theater and more during the summer at the breathtaking California Plaza in the heart of downtown as well as at other venues throughout the year. Follow @GrandPerformances on Facebook, @GrandPerfs on Twitter and Instagram and on YouTube at YouTube.com/GrandPerformances.

Know Before You Go: Paid parking available at the California Plaza garage, 351 S. Olive St. A special event rate is available 90 minutes before listed showtimes. Enter off Olive Street between First and Fourth streets. California Plaza is easily accessible by bus and rail. Take the Metro Red or Purple Line, and exit at Pershing Square Station.

What: Taking place at the Speedway in Fontana, a new and improved layout as well as stellar star-studded lineup ensures this HARD Summer is going to be one for the books. HARD has consistently preseted some of the most groundbreaking and forward-thinking lineups in the Southern California region, offering both hip-hop and dance music's who's who of artists.

What: Concerts are held on the south side of the Hermosa Pier, on the sand. Attendance is free, and space on the beach is first-come, first serve. There will be an opening band and a DJ before the headlining band each week, and the music will end at sunset.

Who: Artist lineup TBA.

Tickets: Free

Know Before You Go: Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chairs and a blanket to wind down the weekend with a free concert at the beach. Parking is very limited.

What: High Sierra Music Festival returns for its 28th edition with its trademark sense of community and annual traditions among festivalgoers and music lovers. The picturesque location (nestled in the quaint town of Quincy at 3,500 feet elevation), the wide variety of artists, the unique musical settings at affordable prices all combine to make High Sierra the ultimate, intimate festival experience and premier four-day camping and music event in North America.

Know Before You Go: Don't forget to bring sleeping bag, warm clothes (nights can be cool), flashlights, sunscreen, hat, shades, acoustic instruments for campsite jams, portable radios to tune in to Grizzly Radio, water bottles, swimsuit (community pool next to festival), plastic bags for trash and recycling, festive clothing and fun costume wear. Great food and drinks from the region's best will be readily available. The festival features intimate artist "playshops," an interactive family area, daily parades, fabulous food with no lines, yoga, Pilates and dance classes.

What: An eclectic mix of traditional and progressive bluegrass music, Huck Finn enters its 41st year under new family ownership. Enjoy virtuosic musicianship, great food, beautiful park amenities, music education, camping, fishing and family fun.

What: KCRW's signature outdoor event series returns for its ninth season. The public radio station partners with a number of distinguished cultural organizations to bring a wide range of artist performances and DJ sets to neighborhoods across Southern California. The free, all-ages series gives KCRW DJs a chance to bring their eclectic musical tastes directly to the community from June through August.

Who: The best emerging bands and your favorite KCRW DJs.

Tickets: All of KCRW's Summer Nights events are free, all ages and open to the public.

Tickets: Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl 2018 summer season are available at HollywoodBowl.com; via phone at (323) 850-2000; or in person at the Hollywood Bowl box office. KCRW subscribers get 20% off selected seats for KCRW's World Festival series as part of the Fringe Benefits program.

What: One of the largest county fairs in North America, with concerts, attractions, food, carnival rides and games, agriculture and horticulture, home & garden, art, shopping, food and fun for friends and families. A national treasure since 1922.

What: La Tocada returns to L.A. to celebrate its fifth anniversary with some of the biggest names in alternative and pop music. This two-stage fest also will feature artwork from regional and local artists and a broad variety of specialty food. A ring for lucha libre has always been one of the event's trademarks, and this year will be no exception, featuring its greatest luchadores to date.

What: Now in its sixth year, Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival features marquee musicians, chefs, artists and speakers. Named "Music Festival of the Year" by Pollstar in 2017, Life Is Beautiful attracted more than 175,000 attendees to last year's sold-out event. Eighteen blocks in Downtown Las Vegas are transformed into an open-air art gallery. In addition to music and art, there are inspiring talks from powerful thought leaders such as Bill Nye, RuPaul and Pussy Riot.

Know Before You Go: Bundle tickets and a hotel room for the ultimate value and convenience. There are many Downtown Las Vegas hotels located within walking distance of the festival, or the Strip is just a few minutes drive from DTLV.

What: For more than 50 years, the Sunset Marquis hotel has served as a home away from home for incredible musicians including Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Blondie, Black Sabbath, The Killers, Slash, Chris Cornell, Green Day, Aerosmith, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Kings of Leon and many more. The music industry has played a significant role in securing this serene garden oasis its iconic status. To pay homage to those roots, Sunset Marquis continues its tradition this summer with its poolside acoustic music showcase.

What: In its 32nd year, the Long Beach Bayou Festival is proud to continue its time-honored legacy in the city by the sea. The Long Beach Bayou Festival offers a weekend filled with music, cuisine and dance from New Orleans and the Louisiana Bayou Country. Savor specialties of Cajun and Creole cuisine and the many delicacies and flavors of the Big Easy. The festival presents a wide range of music, featuring Cajun, zydeco, blues, roots and soul artists, plus kids activities, a Mardi Gras parade, food and craft vendors, and crawfish and watermelon eating contests.

What: Grab your family, a picnic dinner, and a blanket or low-profile beach chairs and make your way to Burton Chace Park for this popular event series. The 10-acre park is surrounded on three sides by the water, so come early for picture taking and to stroll the perimeter walking path. On alternating Thursdays, enjoy classical and opera performances. On alternating Saturdays, expect a mix of pop music groups, including alt-rock, indie, and folk.

Know Before You Go: Seating is festival-style on the park lawn and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your own blanket or a low-back beach chair. No tents or umbrellas. There is no reserved seating.

What: Metro Art Presents showcases an exciting array of arts and cultural events at historic Union Station. From music and dance performances, film screenings and poetry readings to experimental and mixed-media presentations, the programs creatively activate downtown's primary transportation hub. The series is part of Metro's art program, which enhances the transit customer experience with innovative visual and performing arts programming. A diverse range of site-specific artworks is integrated into the growing Metro system, improving the quality of transit environments and creating a sense of place. From photography installations to on-board posters, art tours and live performances, these multifaceted arts programs add vibrancy and engage communities throughout Los Angeles.

Know Before You Go: The recipient of numerous awards, Metro Art has been recognized for its varied approaches to integrating the arts into the transit experience, and for engaging artists at all levels of their careers.

What: Volume 3 of Music Tastes Good returns to the shoreline of downtown Long Beach. Two days of amazing music and food, and much more. The theme for this year's Taste Tent is "Port Cities of the West Coast," featuring top chefs from Vancouver to Tijuana, including five from Long Beach .

What: Nocturnal Wonderland invites you into an enchanted wonderland of world-class music and unparalleled production. Twenty-three years ago, Insomniac threw the very first Nocturnal Wonderland — this was in the days of rave info lines, hidden locations and, of course, JNCOs. A lot has changed since then, but what's remained has been a collective commitment to the music, to the culture and to the headliners.

Know Before You Go: At the end of cannabis prohibition in the state of California, Northern Nights has teamed up with the Emerald Cup to make this year even more exciting. Music is only the beginning of the NNMF experience: from floating lazily along the South Fork Eel River and engaging in jaw-dropping art activations, to mindful yoga in the redwoods and rejuvenating hot cedar showers, this festival offers a plethora of adventures and creature comforts to fit any of your "in the moment" needs.

What: Off the 405 is the Getty Center's annual outdoor summer concert series, bringing some of today's most exciting bands to the stage for a memorable experience amid stunning architecture and breathtaking sunset views.

Who: Artists to be announced.

Tickets: Free.

Know Before You Go: All concerts are free and take place in the Museum Courtyard from 6 to 9 p.m. No tickets or reservations required. Parking at the Getty Center is $15; $10 after 3 p.m.

What: This year marks the third edition of the three-day Ohana music festival at Doheny Beach in Dana Point. In addition to offering three full days in the sun with a diverse music lineup, Ohana donates a portion of proceeds to the San Onofre Parks Foundation. Festival general admission allows roaming throughout the lush grass areas of Doheny State Beach, right off the shore of the Pacific Ocean, touching the sand.

Know Before You Go: Ohana Festival helps generate funds to support the efforts of maintaining coastal access on South Orange County state beaches. California State Parks, Orange Coast District (CSP-OCD) and its cooperating association, the San Onofre Parks Foundation (SOF CA 501c3), are focusing efforts toward enhancing and maintaining beach access for the people of California via California State Parks.

What: The Palmdale Amphitheater at Marie Kerr Park is the Antelope Valley's premier outdoor entertainment venue, providing audiences with a blend of high-energy concert performances and community-based programming. Its convenient location, great sightlines and comfortable, grassy seating areas are complemented by concerts and Family Movie Nights presented during summer months.

Know Before You Go: General admission ticket holders should bring a lawn chair or blanket. VIP tickets include theater-style seating. Box office opens at 4 p.m. on show days (cash only). Parking is free. Food and wine/beer are available for purchase. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

What: Join principal Pops conductor Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena Pops for their one-of-a-kind summer concert series — the best outdoor dinner party in town! Bring a picnic, grab a table or a spot on the lawn, and say hello to summer with this not-to-be-missed lineup.

Who: June 23: That's Entertainment: Gershwin to Sondheim. July 21: Summer of Love: Michael Feinstein Sings the Hits of the '60s. Aug. 4: Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles. Aug. 18: Bernstein's New York. Sept. 8: Broadway Goes to the Movies.

What: Saturday night concerts hosting a combination of both legacy and contemporary artists.

Who: The Downtown Stage lineup will include Best Coast, Ozomatli, Easy Star All Stars, Smash Mouth, Spin Doctors, Gold Coast and others. A full stage lineup is available on the Pershing Square web page Laparks.org/Pershingsquare

Tickets: Downtown Stage events are free and open to the public. This year, Pershing Square will be using Eventbrite for quick and safe access into the venue for all Saturday Night Concerts. Guest with Eventbrite passes will have priority access into the venue.

Know Before You Go: Doors open at 7 p.m. The Pershing Square Downtown stage is part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited outside the designated areas. Smoking of any kind is prohibited. Only service animals are allowed at Saturday night concerts. Guests may not bring audio or video recording devices into the venue. We suggest you read all venue rules located on the Pershing Square web site.

What: For more than 20 years, the Redondo Pier Association has sponsored the biggest free summer concert series in the South Bay. Summer of Music, featuring 20 bands, is a free, all-ages concert series open to the public, with its main stage located at the end of the historic Redondo Beach Pier. Food and beverages are available for takeout to enjoy during the concerts from more than 30 restaurants on the pier, International Boardwalk and adjacent Redondo Beach Marina.

What: L.A.'s premier Reggae Festival returns for its ninth year. Held at the Topanga Community Club Fairgrounds (just 15 minutes from Santa Monica), this year will feature 20+ world-class performers on two stages, plus vendors, gourmet food and a craft beer and wine garden. ROTM is fun for the whole family (kids 12 and under free), brought to you by Label27 and the Topanga Community Club.

Know Before You Go: Parking is free on Topanga Canyon Boulevard (be sure to have all wheels over the white line). Park as close to the venue as possible and you can flag down shuttles or wait at a designated shuttle stop.

What: The Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival features more than 100 bands, comedians and attractions. From singer-songwriters to DJs, jazz acts and cutting-edge rock bands, all major music movements are celebrated alongside a host of local musicians, food vendors and visual artists representing San Francisco's vibrant cultural community. The world's original gourmet music festival, Outside Lands 2018 will once again offer ticket holders a wide array of culinary options, including access to more than 80 Bay Area restaurants, 40-plus North American wineries, nearly 30 West Coast breweries, and a collection of the region's best cocktail bars. The Outside Lands 2018 food and drink lineup is available at SFOutsidelands.com/taste.

Know Before You Go: The festival usually takes place in and around the Polo Field, Speedway and Lindley Meadows. An exact map of the grounds (including entrance and exit points) will be released and posted to the festival's website.

Know Before You Go: Shows begin at 8 p.m. Grab-and-go light fare, full bar service and specialty food items will be available for happy hour and throughout the show. Guests may bring their own food. No outside alcoholic beverages or chairs are permitted.

What: Take a break and soak up some sun while enjoying a lunchtime concert on the outdoor plaza of Figueroa at Wilshire. Summer on the Plaza features music by the next wave of up-and-coming singer-songwriters. Enjoy a special lunchtime happy hour menu at Two Guns Espresso from noon to 1 p.m. each day of the series. This series is curated by 52Blend, a creative agency focused on working with innovative creatives, brands and artists to unite and support a local and global music culture.

What: Having debuted to a mammoth sold-out crowd of 13,000 last summer, Sun Soaked returns with a full day of bangin' house music, great vibes and thousands of fans dancing to the beat for more than seven hours.

What: Surf Rodeo brings together thousands of people at Ventura's Pierpont Beach for some classic summer excitement. Upholding a 10-year tradition, Surf Rodeo is a two-day surf and music festival for everyone to enjoy California's relaxed and positive vibes, where fun always comes first. Surf Rodeo features competitions (including a surfing contest and the Bikini Cowgirl Roundup), rodeo games and a full-on music festival (35 bands and performers on three oceanside stages) as well as a kids corral and an outdoor street fair for all ages to enjoy. Whether drawn by the surf, the sounds or just the overall spectacle, Surf Rodeo has something for everyone.

Know Before You Go: The main lot is on the corner of Seaward Avenue and Pierpont Boulevard ($20). If this lot is full, you will be directed to one of these additional lots. Parking is limited, so get dropped off if possible. Additional parking at the Marriot Hotel on Monmouth Way (a quarter-mile from the event; $10), Ventura State Beach at Pierpont and San Pedro Lane (a half-mile walk to the event; $10), and Ventura County Fairgrounds on West Harbor Boulevard.

What: The inaugural Tailgate Fest brings country to the city this Labor Day weekend — because there simply aren't enough opportunities to tailgate! It's a country music festival that caters to the fans who don't want the tailgating to stop when the show starts.

Know Before You Go: The event is outdoors. Once parked you are inside the festival space and can move around based on your wristband category access. Once your vehicle leaves the grounds, you are not allowed to return with it.

What: Curated by Goon's Kenny Becker and Unscene's Jake Whitener, the idea behind Unscene is to showcase groundbreaking, up-and-coming Los Angeles artists on the fringe. Becker and Whitener reach out to musicians and artists outside of the typical "scene" in the hope of nurturing a more inclusive underground music community in the city.

What: 2018 is being billed as the "Final Full Cross Country" Vans Warped Tour — the largest traveling music festival in the United States, and the longest-running touring music festival in North America. Originally conceived by founder Kevin Lyman in 1995 as an eclectic alternative-rock festival, with a focus on punk rock, over the years the tour has grown to include a multitude of genres: metal, hip-hop, reggae, pop and more. It remains one of the best tours to discover emerging acts, to learn more about wonderful nonprofits and companies who are working to make a positive impact on the world that surrounds them, and to meet like-minded friends.

What: A free outdoor festival featuring music, art and dance at the world-famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. A full day of world-class musical and dance entertainment, a large art show, fun attractions, food, book signings, Hula Hoops and more! Bring canned goods to donate to the Westside Food Bank.

Who: A full day of art, music and dance featuring top-tier local and international talent. A samba parade, community outreach and lots more.

Tickets: Free

Know Before You Go: Windward Plaza Park is located between the Boardwalk and the bike trail at the west end of Windward Avenue in Venice.

What: Over the past six years, this two-day shindig in Downtown Pomona has proven to be one of SoCal's most underrated music fests, bringing together both established and emerging artists on its proudly multicultural bills.

What: Blasting onto the scene in 2013, Basscon has been the epicenter for hardcore, hard style and all other strains of high-octane dance music. Since its inception, the brand has found a home at multiple Insomniac festivals, namely the infamous wasteLAND stage at EDC Las Vegas, and has collaborated with bass music brand Bassrush on the multiday Project Z festival.

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